Doncaster-based tractor manufacturer McCormick has won recognition for the performance and features of its new XTX model by winning the ‘Tractor of the Year 2006’ award.

Presented by a judging panel of farm machinery specialists from 17 countries across Europe, the ‘Tractor of the Year’ award is recognised within the agricultural engineering industry as one of the most prestigious and closely contested of all the accolades that a tractor design can win. It is made following an assessment of design features and benefits and practical driving appraisals.

The McCormick tractor XTX215, representing a range of three models from 173hp to 202hp, beat other finalists from Claas, Deutz-Fahr and Massey Ferguson. They were shortlisted from among eligible tractors that went on sale for the first time this year.

Doncaster-based tractor manufacturer McCormick has won recognition for the performance and features of its new XTX model by winning the ‘Tractor of the Year 2006’ award.

Presented by a judging panel of farm machinery specialists from 17 countries across Europe, the ‘Tractor of the Year’ award is recognised within the agricultural engineering industry as one of the most prestigious and closely contested of all the accolades that a tractor design can win. It is made following an assessment of design features and benefits and practical driving appraisals.

The McCormick tractor XTX215, representing a range of three models from 173hp to 202hp, beat other finalists from Claas, Deutz-Fahr and Massey Ferguson. They were shortlisted from among eligible tractors that went on sale for the first time this year.